No love lost at tennis

News.com.au - THE Australian Open is on red alert for a full-blown race riot between Serb and Croat fans today after an explosion of hatred yesterday marred Melbourne Park's biggest day. Police are concerned violence will erupt when Serb Ilia Bozoljac and Croat
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Tennis fans slam violence at Open
West Online - Tennis fans told of Croatian and Serbian supporters punching and kicking each other during a clash at the Australian Open, but also accused police of targeting ethnic groups. Up to 150 people were ejected from the showpiece tournament in Melbourne on
Source: www.thewest.com.au

Exteme heat stops tennis
Sunday Times South Africa - MELBOURNE - Play was suspended on outside courts at the Australian Open under the tournament s extreme heat policy. The policy allows for play to be suspended on outside courts and for the closure of Melbourne Park s retractable roofs covering
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Professional Tennis Standings and Results
Ledger - Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Joachim Johansson, Sweden, 1-1, retired. Amer Delic, United States, def. Gilles Simon, France, 6-3, 6-0, 6-2. Juan Carlos Ferrero (24), Spain, def. Jan Hajek, Czech Republic, 3-0, retired. Richard Gasquet (18
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Molotov Cocktail found at tennis court
Town Online - A Molotov cocktail was found burning behind the Dilboy pool last week. The fire department believes it was an isolated incident. On Jan. 12 at 10:45 p.m. an outdoor fire was reported at the Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, on Alewife Brook
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Tennis: Federer's mood matches day of tension
Belfast Telegraph - Wimbledon it was not. A murky haze from nearby bush fires hung over the city all day, groups of well-fuelled young men in football shirts led raucous chanting and 150 spectators were ejected after scuffles broke out between Croats, Serbs and Greeks
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Federer embracing role as tennis' statesman
FOXSports.com - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The world's best tennis player is becoming the sport's No. 1 statesman. When Roger Federer walks into a news conference, he's certain to be asked about his forehand, his serve and how he felt. But he's just as likely to be
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Starting new tennis season with wishes for more and less
Herald Tribune - MELBOURNE: The tennis season is to begin in earnest here Monday with the Australian Open and its huge crowds, retractable roofs and quick-shifting weather. One man's wish list for the tennis year ahead: Greater resistance to the Artful Roger: With
Source: www.iht.com

State brands tennis clash disgusting
The Australian - Mr Thwaites said the incident, in which up to 150 fans were ejected from Melbourne Park yesterday, was totally unacceptable and he urged trouble-makers to steer clear of sporting events. I was quite disgusted certainly. It's just totally
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Tennis: Roddick survives nervous opener
Herald Tribune - MELBOURNE: For nearly two sets in his first official match of the year, Andy Roddick looked like he might be in for another nasty surprise at the Australian Open. The first Grand Slam event of the season is a place of decidedly mixed memories for the
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